Kindle

[Koronin]

My understanding is nothing is compatible with the Kindle. We have a Kobo which my hubby really likes.
Now there is a free version of the Kindle you can get for your computer.

[Cataboo]

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/21/te.../21amazon.html

Kindle will be able to read library books.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calibre_%28software%29

calibre allows you to convert a book from one eformat to another.

[Cataboo]

Unless it's changed since this was written, you can't use the 3g of the nook internationally & it can only be used for buying books for the nook, not for websurfing like you can do for a kindle:

http://www.techguidefortravel.com/20...nal-travelers/

[yellow]

There are all kinds of work-arounds for the Kindle. All you have to do is ask Google.

I have a Kindle and I have a big stack of regular books that I intend to read. Guess what I end up defaulting to?

One of these days I'll read all of those paper books. To say that I love my Kindle is an understatement (and I was a huge skeptic when I bought it). That said, I don't think a paper book and the Kindle are comparable. Each has its place and advantages/disadvantages.

I didn't try the Nook so I can't comment, but I suspect I could love the Nook just as much as the Kindle.

[MomOnBike]

I am very fond of my Kindle. It helped me get through chemo, after all.

There are libraries full of free books out there for electronic readers, Kindle included. Project Gutenberg

http://www.gutenberg.org

is a good place to start. You just have to be careful which format you download onto your computer, then transfer it on over. It really is a simple process. There are other sites out there, as well. I thought I had more bookmarked, but evidently not. Sigh.

I did get a lovely (expensive) leather cover for the Kindle which gives it that "book" feel. Mine is from Oberon Design

http://www.oberondesign.com/

I see they also make Nook covers. I really like mine, it is aging and softening in a most agreeable manner. (Standard disclaimer: No connection or interest, etc., just a satisfied customer)

There are other nice covers out there. I suggest them. They protect the device and are just nice to have around.

Bottom line: I love my Kindle and its cover. This skeptic has been converted.

[Jo-n-NY]

I have been tossing the nook vs kindle in my head since last year. I will get one at some point this year probably as a gift. My daughter had the original Nook and then exchanged it for the Nook Color. She loves it, having color was important to her. It does not matter to me, I only read books except for my Bicycle Mag. However, I want us to be able to share books so I think I am heading for the Nook. I saw the New Nook last weekend and thought it would be good enough for my use. But then my daughter told me about going on the internet, bringing up email etc with the Nook color. Since that will be handy when we go away, we usually like to search our surroundings when at our destination, I guess I will decide on the Nook Color despite it being a bit heavier than I would like.

Reason for using an e-book instead of the great feeling of a real book, it is much easier to use on the train and subway while standing as that is where I do most of my reading.

[uforgot]

Just have to chime in here. Reading Kindle books on the Nook is possible. In fact, I have downloaded several Kindle books and have read them on my Nook. You just have to Google it to find the software and directions.

By the way, I love having an ereader. Fastdogs talked me in to it and I loved it from the minute I got it.